Patchier: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง๏ธ
patchier
[ หpรฆสงษชษr ]
inconsistent coverage
The term 'patchier' is used to describe something that is uneven or irregular in quality or extent. It often refers to situations where there is a mix of good and bad elements, making the overall experience or condition somewhat unreliable. For instance, in the context of weather, 'patchier' might denote varying weather conditions in different areas. Similarly, in discussions about performance or quality, it can imply that there are significant fluctuations.
Synonyms
intermittent, irregular, sporadic, uneven
Examples of usage
- The service was patchier than expected.
- His skills have become patchier over time.
- The internet connection was patchier in rural areas.
Translations
Translations of the word "patchier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น manchado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเคฌเฅเคฌเฅเคฆเคพเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช fleckig
๐ฎ๐ฉ bercorak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะปัะผะธััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ plamisty
๐ฏ๐ต ใพใ ใใฎ
๐ซ๐ท tachetรฉ
๐ช๐ธ manchado
๐น๐ท lekeli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ผ๋ฃฉ๋๋ฃฉํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุจูุน
๐จ๐ฟ skvrnitรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกkvrnitรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ฉณ็
๐ธ๐ฎ madeลพast
๐ฎ๐ธ blettรณttur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะฐาัะฐะฝาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฌแแแแแฆแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lekeli
๐ฒ๐ฝ manchado
Etymology
The word 'patchy' originates from the noun 'patch,' which comes from the Middle English word 'pach' or 'pache.' This was derived from Old English 'pรฆcc,' meaning a piece of cloth or a small area of surface. The suffix '-y' is often used to form adjectives, indicating the quality of the noun it modifies. Therefore, 'patchy' describes something characterized by patches, implying irregularity or variability. Over time, 'patchy' evolved in usage, extending beyond fabrics to describe various situations with uneven characteristics, such as patchy performance or patchy distribution. The comparative form 'patchier' follows the standard adjective modification for increasing the degree of the quality described, becoming part of the rich tapestry of English language evolution.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,922, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.